Principal Resource Geologist leading geological models, resource estimates, and compliant technical disclosures for Wood’s global mining consultancy. Acting as Qualified Person across major mining projects and commodities.
Responsibilities
Report to the Operations Director
Direct execution of mineral resource estimation and support mineral reserve estimates
Provide guidance and management to resource geology and engineering teams
Perform geological and mineral resource/mineral reserve due diligence assessments
Lead, author and act as Qualified Person for NI 43-101, S-K 1300 and JORC technical reports
Coordinate external consultant contributions and manage certificates and consents as required
Develop technical disclosures supporting public company filings
Ensure consistency between technical reports and public disclosures
Ensure compliance with international professional standards and government regulations
Ensure quality of geological models and grade-population domaining
Develop modeling and domaining standards and work practices
Perform variography, grade interpolation, and resource-model verification and validation
Perform grade-control and reconciliation studies
Conduct exploratory data analysis
Train and mentor staff in mineral resource estimation methodology
Assist with identifying and recruiting high-quality staff
Support business development and strategic client relationship management
Requirements
Undergraduate or graduate degree in geology, geostatistics, geological or mining engineering or mining-related field
More than 15 years’ experience in resource development, operations and geology with a focus on mineral resource estimation
More than 10 years’ experience with direct authorship of multiple NI 43-101 and S-K 1300 technical reports
Professional Geologist (P.Geo) registration or eligibility to register as a Professional Geoscientist or Engineer in Canada and/or USA, Chile or Peru
Industry recognition as an expert in geology and resource estimation
Fluency in major modeling software packages such as Leapfrog Geo, Datamine, MineSight, Gemcom or Vulcan
Must be eligible to act as a Qualified Person under NI 43-101 and S-K 1300
Relevant education, relevant experience, and good standing with an accepted professional association for QP eligibility
Knowledge of CIM, JORC, CRIRSCO or SME guidelines and public disclosure regulations including NI 43-101 and SEC S-K 1300
Experience in multiple operating mines and/or multiple commodities is an asset
Experience with PEA, PFS and FS project development studies is an asset
Experience with M&A due diligence, IPO, financing and international projects is an asset
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including to remote locations
Fluent and effective spoken and written English
Authorization to lawfully work in Canada, USA, Chile or Peru without sponsorship from Wood is required
Benefits
Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across the Mining & Minerals sector
Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs
Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Competitive salary with regular salary reviews
Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle
Commitment to continued professional development
Development plans tailored to individual needs and interests
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